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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Roller coaster weather winter continues with temps climbing above freezing today. The new snow got a bit sticky and interesting conditions with the old snow. All good, Just Ski. Cooling down at dusk and should be cooler on Sunday and more consistent conditions, bit harder and faster. Saturday evening we groomed all the inner skate trails and set new track on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, JibFly, and Wavy Gravy. These trails groomed will be top picks for Sunday and bit more softer and forgiving snow.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic. 

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Has been a incredible ski season so far. Great seeing so many people out this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes. 

Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″. 

Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.

Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you. 

Renovating and resetting track on Sukkebusk, February 18th, 2023.
Cutting new track on JibFly, February 17th, 2023.
Both tracks reset on Sukkerbusk, February 17th, 2023.
Grooming in the fresh snow on Sukkerbusk, February 15th, 2023.
Working the snow on JibFly, February 15th, 2023.
Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 15th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. The entire FatLagChilada loop was groomed Wednesday morning after a dusting of new snow. Saturday afternoon when the snow was soft we groomed Bootleg, flattening the deck and rutted areas. Should be better riding on Sunday with cooler temps all day.

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Grooming lakeside on Bootleg singletrack, February 18th, 2023.
Flattening ruts on the drifted areas.
Rolling through Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, February 17th, 2023.
Climbing the big hill from Bullhead Lake, February 17th, 2023.
Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 15th, 2023.
Fresh grooming on the inner Fat Bike singletrack, February 15th, 2023.
Fresh snow on the singletrack ready to be groomed! February 15th, 2023.
Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, February 14th, 2023. Great spring riding the past week.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. A return of colder weather with a dusting of fresh snow. The entire FatLagChilada loop was Wednesday morning. Very good to excellent riding conditions.

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 15th, 2023.
Fresh grooming on the inner Fat Bike singletrack, February 15th, 2023.
Fresh snow on the singletrack ready to be groomed! February 15th, 2023.
Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, February 14th, 2023. Great spring riding the past week.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Blustery start to the day but a welcomed shot of fresh snow. Wind settling down mid morning. Minimal drifting at Maplelag. No rain the past 24 hours. We are grooming on the inner trails today, skate trails to the north and setting new track on North Loup. We will regroom the entire trail system by Friday noon.

We’ve been enjoying a early run of fantastic spring skiing and good to see a few folks out this week enjoying. This year is unique in that the snow we are skiing on now, is the moisture laden snow from late December. The south facing areas have transformed to “corn” snow and most of the other segments, in particular the north facing segments, are a silky sugary snow. 

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic. 

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Has been a incredible ski season so far. Great seeing so many people out this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes. 

Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″. 

Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.

Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you. 

Grooming in the fresh snow on Sukkerbusk, February 15th, 2023.
Working the snow on JibFly, February 15th, 2023.
Grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 15th, 2023.
Grooming on Sap Run, February 14th, 2023.
Heading out for a night ski as snow was starting to fall, February 14th, 2023.
Sunset ski on JibFly, February 13th, 2023. 
Monday afternoon grooming on JibFly, February 13th, 2023, Still dry and sugary snow and fun skiing! 
Corn snow on south facing, hard and crunchy in am and pm but mid day really nice skiing! 
Late afternoon ski on Sap Run, February 12th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Spring conditions. Best riding is in the mornings until we return to days where high temp is below 34. Entire FatLagChilada loop open and recently groomed.

 Monday afternoon we groomed the entire loop again, flattening down the base and setting it up for the next round of weather. Great conditions on tap for Tuesday morning riding. 

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, February 14th, 2023. Great spring riding the past week.